Clerestory Coaches, Knowledge needed! - And other GWR ponderings.
Hypothetically (because it's not my normally flavour with me being from GE territory and liking modern image) lets say I had a soft spot for the chocolate and cream of Great Western carriages. More specifically clerestory carriages. And I was thinking of maybe having a dirty little side hobby of picking up old Hornby or Triang carriages......
This being completely alien territory for me, I've just had a quick look on ebay and there seems to be many different types available. I don't mind old
That makes more sense, as soon as I work out how many Triangs I have I'll have to remember these!
Been working on the 6 wheel coach height today, it's down to within about 1mm of the ratio height, which is close enough for me! Side on shot is a bit cruel;
But viewed at an angle it looks fine;
I've filed down the solebar sides of the chassis removing all the details, and filed down the buffer beam removing the slight bulge for the coupling rivet. The chassis top
